By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Comrade Richard Uket a.k.a Richie Footwears was on Friday successfully inaugurated as the pioneer President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic Ugep (FUP). In his acceptance remarks, Uket pledged to run an inclusive administration focused on student welfare, describing it as the core mandate of…
By Akanimo Kufre Barely two months after unveiling sports equipment worth over N300 million, the Akwa Ibom State Sports Commissioner, Paul Bassey, revealed the delivery of a customized boxing ring to the delight of athletes and coaches. The new boxing ring was unveiled on Friday, 10th April 2026, at the Nest of Champions, Uyo, where…
Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim The core investor of Ibom Deep Sea Port, Bollore Consortium, will operate the port for 50 years to recoup its investment, according to the approval granted by the federal government. The port is currently owned 60% by the private investor and 40% by the Akwa Ibom State government. But…
By Joe Udo Akure (Converseer) – A 42-year-old married woman identified as Tilewa Olatunde Funke who was reported missing in Ondo State has been found in a hotel. Converseer learned that Funke was reported missing after she left Ilara-Mokin, allegedly on her way to Akure. Her disappearance sparked worry among family members, prompting a search…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong Following the State Executive Council’s approval for new road projects and the continuation of ongoing ones, Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has released the sum of N123.5 billion for the payment of mobilisation fees, right-of-way compensation, and the settlement of due Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) to contractors handling…
By Our Reporter Calabar (Converseer) – A former Cross River State Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and former Attorney-General of the State, Attah Ochinke Esq., has expressed disappointment at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) de-recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ochinke, who is a member of the ruling…
By Joe Udo Okene (Converseer) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed the public that the 45MVA 132/33kV transformer at Okene Transmission Station tripped during efforts to restore the 33kV Okene 1 feeder, following its restoration on April 10, 2026. According to a statement by Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, on Saturday, preliminary…
By Collin Rugg Washington, DC (Converseer) – Former staffer of Eric Swalwell says he sexually assaulted her twice, says she woke up in his bed with no clothes on. The first incident reportedly took place in 2019. Swalwell has been married since 2016. The woman says she was hired at the age of 21. At…
By Collin Rugg Washington DC (Converseer) – Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have both withdrawn their endorsements of Eric Swalwell after a sexual assault allegation came out against the California gubernatorial candidate. “What is described is indefensible. Women who come forward with accounts like this deserve to be heard with respect, not questioned or…
By Joe Udo Kampala (Converseer) — In the misty forests of Uganda’s Kibale National Park, the world’s largest chimpanzee community has descended into what scientists are calling the first documented “civil war” among our primate cousins. The dramatic split of the Ngogo chimpanzees — once a thriving group of nearly 200 — has unleashed years…
